National Civil Rights Museum, MLK Day

National Civil Rights Museum offers free admission in honor of MLK Jr. Day
HONORING MLK - Visitors can celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights icon at the museum in Downtown Memphis with a special emphasis on its theme of "Community Over Chaos." It will be open for extended hours from 8 a.
Hundreds flock to the National Civil Rights Museum for annual ‘King Day’ celebration
The festivities are wrapping up after a full day of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the National Civil Rights Museum.
National Civil Rights Museum Celebrates ‘Community Over Chaos’ With Free Admission On MLK Day
Guests are encouraged to visit the National Civil Rights Museum during MLK Day, with activities honoring Dr. King.
National Civil Rights Museum offering free admission on "King Day"
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) is offering free admission to all guests on King Day. King Day, January 20, is a national holiday honoring the pioneership of Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. and his impact on the world.
Grizzlies and National Civil Rights Museum honor trailblazing athletes
Throughout the city Monday, everyone took a moment to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Memphis Grizzlies with the National Civil Rights Museum awarded three trailblazers the museum’s sports legacy award.
Organizers march from 201 Poplar to Civil Rights Museum
In frigid temperatures, dozens of demonstrators marched Monday from outside of the Shelby County Jail to the National Civil Rights Museum in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, calling for justice and unity.
FREE ADMISSION ON KING DAY AT THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM
At the museum January 20, the NFL Alumni Association, Tennesse Chapter is offering free flu and COVID shots in partnership with Health Heroes and CDC. NFL alumni all stars will be present to connect with visitors and autograph free materials. Visitors are welcome to explore the museum from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
MLK Day brings volunteers to Civil Rights Museum
Dozens of volunteers answered the call to serve Monday on a very cold Martin Luther King Jr. Day. When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night,
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Ja Morant extends important Memphis streak on an emotionally revered day
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This Week in Memphis: Board votes on Feagins’ job; Young gets an award
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NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES MAJOR ACQUISITION OF BAYARD RUSTIN COLLECTION AND OPENING OF NEW EXHIBITION
“This exhibition is more than a tribute to Bayard Rustin’s achievements. It is a testament to his enduring message of justice, dialogue, and non-violence that continues to resonate today,” said Dr.